Flower Jam Thumbprint Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Buttery cookies with floral jam centers that melt in your mouth

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg yolk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

→ Filling

07 - 1/3 cup flower jam (rose, elderflower, violet, or preferred floral jam)

→ Optional Garnish

08 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.
03 - Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the mixture.
04 - Add the salt and flour, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
06 - Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, press a well into the center of each dough ball.
07 - Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of flower jam, being careful not to overfill.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar once completely cooled, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly tender, like shortbread that melts the moment it touches your tongue
  • That floral center creates this gorgeous surprise in every single bite
  • They look like little edible gems but require zero decorating skills
02 -
  • Overfilling the wells with jam will cause the cookies to spread and lose their shape
  • The dough balls can be frozen before baking for fresh cookies anytime you want them
03 -
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking for even golden edges
  • Use a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to portion the jam perfectly every time

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